12 Feb 2013
Full-Time Commercial Manager Job Vacancy
Job Description
Commercial Manager
( Gross salary; 300k-400k)
Our client , a company operating globally and is involved in sourcing trading, processing and distributing grains and oil seeds is looking for a Commercial Manager.
Purpose of the job
This position will be accountable to develop and implement a strategy to establish a viable grain and oilseeds origination and distribution business in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Ethiopia.
The Commercial Manager will be based in the existing business in Mombasa but will need to travel across this geography.
Principle Accountabilities
- Build a sustainable grain and oilseeds business in those geographies.
- Map the opportunities in West Africa
- Understanding the grain trade flows and players (local, imports, exports)
- Build relationship with key players
Education
- University degree
- An agronomy graduate an advantage
Experience
- Minimum 5-10 years experience in the grain business, in either; farming, commercialization, distribution or processing.
- Experience in leading a commercial business with PNL accountability
Skills
- Strong knowledge of East African grain production, trade and consumption
- Strong business acumen and analytical skills
- Strong customer relationship skills
- Strong command of English
- Strong networking skills
- Self starter
If you are up to the challenge, posses the necessary qualification and experience, please send your CV only indicating why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title( Commercial Manager) on the email subject to vacancies@corporatestaffing.co.ke.
Please indicate current or last salary.
N.B. We do not charge any fee for interviews and neither for having your CV in our database
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